Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pet Travel Policy Information
Pet Travel Requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pet Entry Requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pet Microchip
The first step to importing a dog or cat to Bosnia and Herzegovina is to have it identified with a microchip in accordance with the procedures in the country of origin. The most accepted form of identification is a 15-digitthat meets ISO (International Standards Organization) Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO Standard 11785. If microchipped, all documents should reflect the microchip number. You can provide athat will read your pet’s microchip. Your veterinarian, a veterinary hospital, or a trained nurse should implant the microchip. You should receive documentation on how to register it in the manufacturer’s or your government’s database.
Vaccinations
All cats and dogs over three months of age must be vaccinated for rabies and wait at least 21 days after the primary vaccination before entering Bosnia or Herzegovina. The vaccination must be administered at the same time or after the microchip is implanted. The administering veterinarian should issue, sign, and stamp: a rabies certificate orgovernment-issued vaccination booklet orEU Pet Passport Note: Rabies titer test results or veterinary exemption letters are no substitute for proof of rabies vaccination.
Rabies Titer (Serology) Test
A rabies titer test measures the level of rabies antibodies in your pet’s blood. It must be administered more than 30 days after the rabies vaccination. Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization (FAVN) tests are recommended, as they are accepted by every country that requires this test. A rabies titer test is required for dogs and cats entering Bosnia and Herzegovina from anyunlisted country. Samples should be processed at approved laboratories. Pets can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina a minimum of three calendar months after the sample is taken for the test.
Parasite Treatments
According to all preventative measures to ensure public health and the safety of your pet, treatments for internal and external parasites should be administered prior to entering Bosnia and Herzegovina. Parasite treatments for internal and external parasites are recommended prior to entering Bosnia or Herzegovina with products approved in the country of origin. The administering veterinarian can record these treatments on the health certificate or issue a record of treatment. Pets should always be inspected for external parasites, such as fleas and ticks, prior to any international travel.
Health Certificate
All countries worldwide require an original health certificate issued in the country of origin, including the following information: A licensed veterinarian in your country must complete theshortly prior to travel. Most countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, require that this certificate be endorsed by the government agency responsible for the import and export of animals in the country of origin.
Import Permit
An import permit is not required for pet dogs and cats entering Bosnia or Herzegovina with their owners. Commercial imports will require an import permit.
Complete all 6 steps to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina with your pet
Requirements may change. Always verify with official sources before travel.
Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Bosnia and Herzegovina if pet import regulations detailed here are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.
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To the best of our ability, we ensure that recommendations given on wagsandwanders.com reflect the current regulations. We cannot predict how a given country may enforce these regulations. Noncompliance may result in the need to: make arrangements to put your pet into quarantine at your expense orreturn your pet to the country of origin, oreuthanize your pet. We suggest that you minimize the disruptions that may occur by following Bosnia and Herzegovina pet import requirements.
- What is a Pet Passport?:
A Bosnia and Herzegovina pet passport is a collection of documents, as detailed below, that are required for dogs and cats entering Bosnia or Herzegovina from other countries.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for resident pets. The pet passport will include proof of a microchip, rabies and other vaccinations, rabies titer test results (when traveling from some countries), and an international export health certificate. All pet import requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina are detailed in the steps below.
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- Find a Licensed Veterinarian:
Before beginning any pet export procedure, make sure your veterinarian is approved by the governing veterinarian authority in your pet’s country of origin. Your veterinarian should work for or is licensed by the agency of the government that is responsible for the movement of live animals.
- Breeds Banned by Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Bosnia and Herzegovina does not publish a list of banned breeds. Importers are responsible for their pet’s behavior.
- Entering Bosnia and Herzegovina with a Pet:
Pets must enter Bosnia and Herzegovina by air at the Sarajevo International Airport in Sarajevo. Pets can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina in the cabin as checked baggage or as air cargo, according toairline pet policies. The owner should be present at customs clearance. In all cases, pets must travel in a pet carrier or pet crate that is in accordance with the International Air Transport Association. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA compliant? Pets can also enter Bosnia and Herzegovina at the following land ports: Raĉa, Oraŝje, Gradiska, Izacić, Kamensko, Gorica,Bajaĉa, Klobuk, and Krakaj (summer only). Importers should inform veterinary officials in advance, as they will need to be available to check your pet and its pet passport documentation after landing. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of any signs of illness that can be transmitted to humans when evaluated at the entry airport. Importers will need to pay for further veterinary testing at this time if the health of your cat or dog is not acceptable.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina Pet Import Requirements:
All steps required to conform to Bosnia and Herzegovina pet import requirements must be completed in the origination country. Steps 1-6 should be completed in the order given.
- Importing Other Animals to Bosnia and Herzegovina:
All pets other than cats and dogs (ferrets, rabbits, amphibians, reptiles, etc.) will need an import permit and health certificate to enter Bosnia or Herzegovina. Pet owners are strongly advised to seek further information from the relevant authority of their country and/or that of the country of destination.
- Animals Eligible for These Pet Import Requirements:
These rules apply to the transport of domestic dogs and cats including assistance and service animals. Unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree, wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats cannot be imported under these regulations. Owners of other types of pets (amphibia, reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents) covered by these regulations should refer to IMPORTING OTHER PET ANIMALS TO BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA below.
- Quarantine for Pets Entering Bosnia and Herzegovina:
There will be no quarantine imposed on your pet when entering Bosnia and Herzegovina if pet import regulations detailed here are met. If your pet does not conform to the regulations as stated below, it will be subject to quarantine if facilities are available, returned to the origination country, or euthanized. The importer will be responsible all costs involved.
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- Here’s what is included in the Bosnia and Herzegovina pet passport package::
Detailed instructions on importing your dog, cat or ferret to Bosnia and Herzegovina from any country available in six languagesRequired Vaccinations and IntervalsISO 11784/11785 Compliant Microchip InformationRabies Titer Test Instructions (when required)Parasite TreatmentsIATA Carrier and Crate RequirementsLayover Considerations & Requirements for Airline Pet TravelResponsibilities of a Pet TransporterFREE unlimited email supportboth for you and your veterinarian, should either of you have any questions Also included at no additional cost: Veterinary Health Certificate for Bosnia and Herzegovina (US/Canada)Airline Health CertificateInoculation RecordMicrochip Certificate
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) prohibits the trade of some species of animals, including pets. This is important if you have a pet that isn’t a dog or cat, and it’s crucial if it’s a turtle or a parrot. If so, you will have to submit additional permit applications. Over 180 nations participate in and enforce CITES rules and protections. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Read more about CITES
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Traveler Tips & Experiences
Emily Parker
February 12, 2025
I visited Bosnia and Herzegovina last year with my French Bulldog and found the process straightforward and well-documented.
Michael Chen
January 3, 2025
Air travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina was a breeze and my cat had no issues. Highly recommend booking early!